The dangers of skipping dental appointments

The dangers of skipping dental appointments


The dangers of skipping the dentist due to financial pressures

Many people are skipping dental appointments due to current financial pressures, but this can lead to serious oral health problems, carrying an increased risk for additional costs in the future. At Envisage Dental Emsworth we're seeing an increasing number of patients delaying their routine dental check-up and ignoring treatment requirements until they are in pain. This is concerning as regular appointments are essential to maintaining the best oral health and avoiding any problems progressing into more complex issues.

The risks of missing dental check-ups

Missing dental appointments can have serious consequences on your oral health. Without regular visits to your local dentist and hygienist, plaque and tartar and build up in those hard to reach areas, leading to decay and gum disease. In addition, many oral health problems are asymptomatic, meaning they don't cause dental pain or discomfort until they reach an advanced stage.

Delaying treatment can also lead to more expensive and invasive procedures down the line. For example a small cavity that could be easily filled will eventually require a root canal treatment or even extraction, if left untreated.

At each dental examination, your dentist will also check for signs of mouth cancer in the cheeks, palate, tongue, gums and lips. According to the latest NHS figures, around 8,300 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer in the UK each year. That's about 1 in every 50 cancers diagnosed. If mouth cancer is diagnosed early, a complete cure is often possible in up to 9 in 10 cases using surgery alone, so regular check-ups with your dentist is key.

Tips for affordable dental care

Whilst the cost of dental care can be a barrier for many people at this time, there are some options to help spread the cost of your care, making it more affordable:

  • Dental plans - signing up to a dental plan will help spread the cost of your annual routine dental care and hygienist appointments across 12 months. Many plans also offer discount on any clinically required work for plan members. Ask your local Emsworth  dentist about the plans they offer.
  • Employee dental insurance/plans - review your employee benefits to make sure that your not missing out on any reduced rate plans that you may be eligible for through your employer.
  • Commit to a good home oral care regime - Ensure thorough cleaning with an electric toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste for 2 minutes, twice a day, followed by mouth wash and flossing/interdental brushing, to keep any problems at bay. 
  • Take advantage of preventative care - regularly check-ups and cleaning are essential for preventing costly dental problems down the line.

Finding a local dentist in Emsworth 

If you are looking for a dentist in Emsworth, there are many resources to help you find the right one. Ask friends and family for trusted recommendations, check out patient reviews on platforms such as Google, Facebook, Trust Pilot or Yell, or search online to find a dentist that best meets your needs. 

In conclusion, skipping the dentist due to financial pressures can lead to serious oral health problems. Its important to take steps to make dental care more affordable. By finding a local dentist that you can trust and taking advantage of preventative care you can maintain good oral health and avoid costly procedures down the line.

At Envisage Dental Emsworth we have carefully built our dental practice in Emsworth up over many years through personal recommendation of friends and family, or on referral from their own dental practitioner; we are most grateful for this vote of confidence given to us. Check out our Google reviews below to hear more about what our patients think or us.

We commit to open and honest pricing for our patients. To view our latest fees, visit our fees page on the website.

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The biggest compliment we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Envisage Dental Emsworth. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us.

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5.0

19th January 2025

Everybody have always been very helpful, as I'm a very nervous patient.

17th January 2025

I’ve been going to this dentist for years and they are so friendly and professional

17th January 2025

Everyone is so helpful and friendly, I always experience excellent service from the whole team

17th January 2025

The staff are outstanding in every way. Friendly, knowledgeable & experienced.

JS

Jean Simpson

My experience was enlightening! I’m a nervous patient but I needn’t have worried. Every step of my treatment was explained fully and no pain at all. Thank you so much.

16th January 2025

Always receive a friendly welcome. Appointments are on time and not rushed

16th January 2025

Friendly and professional staff

14th January 2025

Excellent admin staff and a great dentist

14th January 2025

Friendly welcome from all staff.

14th January 2025

Polite knowledgeable team

14th January 2025

Both the dentist & hygienist I see here are excellent.

12th January 2025

The whole team at Emsworth are brilliant, friendly, helpful and professional.I have been coming here for 12+ years, and have always received a high standard of care.

11th January 2025

I have been a patient at Envisage in Emsworth for many years and have always found their services to be outstanding, both for dentistry, dental hygiene and from their reception staff. I would never want to move to another practice.

10th January 2025

All staff courteous & attentive. Dentist speaks with me recognising that I have a scientific background & we converse at that level about my course of treatment.

10th January 2025

All of the staff in reception were very welcoming ,courteous & approachable. In the appointment my Dentist was pleasant, caring & kind. He explained exactly what the procedure involved at each point and ensured that I was pain free during the whole appointment.The dental nurse was also very attentive and caring.They both put me at ease and the whole experience was extremely good. I would recommend the surgery to others.Thank you.

9th January 2025

All staff are professional, personal and focussed

9th January 2025

Staff are always professional and polite. My dentist is very reassuring and made sure I was looked after the entire appointment.

8th January 2025

Ease of booking the appointment, the surgery decor, ambience etc, the reception team, the hygienist is friendly and always keeps me informed as to what she is doing and the dentist likewise

8th January 2025

Appointment on time. Both were quick and easy. Explained what was needed and what I needed to do

7th January 2025

Very professional approach by dentist

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